Scientific American

Judging by the actions of US politicians and media pundits, Scientific and American are two words which can be connected using the word: NOT. However, politics aside, Scientific American is an excellent magazine and highly recommended. It's a monthly magazine, rather than a weekly like New Scientist. One consequence is that there is less attempt at topicality in the magazine, and much more emphasis on the quality of writing and exposition. It also means that you have longer to read each issue before the next one arrives. Each issue usually has one of two major articles, some shorter pieces, book reviews and a few regular columnists. It's a thin ...  Read the complete review

Scientific American or SCIAM is a science journal published in the US once a month. I have subscribed to the journal for the past three years and was buying it on and off for the previous three years. SCIAM is a good quality science journal. It publishs a broad range of subjects, from physics and chemistry to social science, archaeology, neuroscience and molecular biology. SCIAM is a 'heavier' read than the New Scientist. The articles are generally longer, more complex and involved. SCIAM assumes a basic scientific background and interest. It does not teach granny to suck eggs, which I feel the New Scientist is prone to at times. ...  Read the complete review